Search for Stacy Peterson now involves FBI

The search for missing Bolingbrook mother Stacy Peterson, 23, resumed on Saturday morning after nearly four days of inactivity.

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The search for missing Bolingbrook mother Stacy Peterson, 23, resumed on Saturday morning after nearly four days of inactivity.

Saturday's volunteer searchers looked around lakes, rivers and other bodies of water in the area after revelations that Stacy's husband, former Bolingbrook police Sgt. Drew Peterson, was seen loading a large blue barrel into his sport-utility vehicle.

According to reports, Drew Peterson said the barrel contained chlorine used to clean the family's pool.

Published reports have said an eyewitness saw two men put a barrel in an SUV at the Peterson home only hours after Stacy Peterson was last seen alive.

The FBI has also become involved in the investigation for Stacy Peterson. The involvement of the FBI comes four weeks to the day she was reported missing by family members.

The FBI's involvement may also make U.S. Navy personnel available to assist in the search, reports said.

State Police looking for public's help

As the Illinois State Police--along with federal, other state and local law enforcement agencies--continues its search for Stacy Peterson, they are requesting the public’s assistance with any information regarding the two vehicles belonging to the Peterson family, which may have been seen between Sunday, Oct. 28, and Monday, Oct. 29 (see photos).

The first is a dark blue 2005 GMC Yukon Denali (belonging to Drew Peterson) with a sticker on the back window. The second vehicle is a purple 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix (belonging to Stacy Peterson).

Anyone with information on the location and/or occupants of these two vehicles is encouraged to contact the State Police Stacy Peterson tip line at (815) 740-0678.

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